THOUGHTS WHILE DRIVING

In this episode I share how car troubles, like all of life's little troubles, are occasions for the Lord to transform us into the Image of Christ.#christianity #jesus #cars #grow

In this episode I share what is transpiring with the church in Nigeria. Christians in America need to thank the Lord for the blessings of freedom we enjoy, and not waste the opportunities that affords us.#christianity #nigeria #persecution #hope #prayerGlobal Christian Reliefhttps://globalchristianrelief.org/?utm_source=donation_form&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=bibles

In this episode I share my thoughts about the appropriate balance and discipline of reading. Whether you like to read or not, balance is essential.#christianity #reading #discipline #books

In this episode I share how events such as the chaos at the White House correspondence dinner cause believers and all people to long for a place without the chaos. Ultimately that place is with the Lord #christianity #hope #chaos

In this episode I share my thoughts on what internet "debate" culture can do to our spiritual growth. HINT: Not too much good #christianity #dougwilson #piersmorgan#sanctification #christlike #internet

In this episode I share my thoughts about how we allow politics and temporal issues to drive our theological conclusions when this should be the reverse. Theology should drive our politics and everything else.#christianity #politics #theology

In this episode I share my thoughts on recent interviews given by former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse as he battles terminal pancreatic cancer. As a follower of Christ, Sen. Sasse's approach to a certain death sentence is encouraging and challenging.#christianity #bensasse #cancer #joy "Interesting Times with Ross- Interviewing Ben Sasse" https://youtu.be/7CFo6-6BN9k?si=OYuvMGFRAP237UZT

In this bonus episode I share my recent experience teaching through Judges and Ruth and what this says about reading the Bible slowly.#reading #Bible #judges #christianity

We all are only given a finite amount of time to serve the Lord. Time goes by a warp speed and one day we look back and say, "Where did it go?!" In this episode I share my recent experience at a wedding that reminded me of this hard truth.#christianity #weddings #time #serve

In this episode I share my thoughts and challenge to focus on the Lord daily avoiding the constant distractions that abound.#christianity #distraction #discipline

When the world seems chaotic our lives often begin to mimic the chaos. We're disordered and disorganized instead of calm and focused. In this episode I share some principles in navigating this situation.#Christianity #organized #chaos #peace #podcast

How should Christians respond to turmoil on the international stage. In this episode I share three biblically based principles on how to respond. #peace #prayer #ChristianityAl Mohler on the issuehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5JtTwEnJqz7QRidq1rSveS?si=mya0yiWtQiuqYBqV2K2xmg

In this episode I share some practical advice on how to speak with families dealing with profound or severe disabilities in their lives. #autism #disability #hope #heaven

What does a hockey team and the Olympics have to do with following Christ? In this episode I share my thoughts on how the various responses to the US Men's Gold have revealed a deeper cultural issue.#olympics #usa #hockey #goldmedal #nhl #christianity #culture

Whether you participate in celebrations such as Lent or not, the practice of taking some time to refocus and reflect upon the works of Christ is a healthy thing. In this episode I share what that might look like in your life.#christianity #lent #ashwednesday #repentance #cross

Too often our prayers for people are actually prayers for a make believe person. In this episode I share my reflection from The Screwtape Letters about praying for the people in your life that actually exist and not the version you wish existed.#Christianity #prayer #cslewis"Screwtape Letters Podcast: Confronting Evil in Our Time"https://open.spotify.com/show/6XlMWr26IwsZCWNfU3CaTU?si=vciQbCE0QMm5Kc4Hl-8s4g

Our world sees love as an inward disposition but biblically love is an outward direction. Love is putting the good of someone else above your own, even when, and especially when they don't or can't reciprocate. God uses certain situations to teach us that.#love #valentines #autism #jesus

In this episode I share how a Super Bowl halftime message reveals a misunderstanding of love by our culture.#love #superbowl #halftime #christianityC.S. Doodle "The Four Loves"https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9boiLqIabFjljx2sUeqOz_0QDlYL_Hoi&si=ABJuZsLDey-ewZGZ

Life often throws inconveniences at us that reveal the actual condition of our hearts. #christianity #bible #snowday #inconvenience

In the Book of Ruth we see a bold example of faithfulness in difficult times. Ruth takes place during the time of the Judges, a time of spiritual, moral, and political upheaval. In this difficult time we see two women displaying quiet faith and resolve. Therefore we have no excuse.#christianity #bible #faithfulness

We all go through difficult times and sometimes those difficulties are constant aspects of life. What are we to do with such constants? We either give in with despair or turn to the Lord.#chriatianity #autism #prayer #trust #podcast

In this episode I share my thoughts and appreciation with how Sean McDermott responded to his being fired as head coach of the Buffalo Bills and what can be learned.#buffalobills #nfl #christianity #gratitude

In this episode I draw a connection between the Bills most recent playoff loss and eternal things that truly matter.#nfl #buffalobills #playoffs #christianity #eternity

In this episode I share how a car noise preventing me from recording illustrates how the noises and distractions of life prevent us from following the Lord as we ought.#christianity #cars #noise #distractions

The people you encounter have struggles and difficulties. Be careful judging and jumping to conclusions about what they do or don't do as you go through the day.#Christianity #autism #grace

In the spiritual disciplines we too often pursue emotional results. However the real pursuit is a life of obedience. Whether you experience emotional highs or "Wow" moments doesn't matter, obedience does.#christianity #obedience #disciplines

In C.S. Lewis's novel The Silver Chair Aslan the Lion gives instructions to a little girl named Jill. As a part of these instructions he gives her three signs to remember. She's told to repeat the signs several times a day so she doesn't forget. She fails to do that and the journey is more difficult as a result.In the journey of faith it's easy to forget the instructions we've been given and so we have to build discipline and habits that will help us to remember.#cslewis #christianity #newyear #podcast

In this episode I share some thoughts about the character of Joseph in the Christmas story as a model of faithful, quiet obedience.#christmas #humility #obedience

The picture of Christmas that is often painted is a serene setting filled with quiet music, a crackling fire, and snow softly falling. However for many the description that best matches their experience is vastly different.The same was true on that first Christmas. All wasn't calm and bright on a silent night. In this episode I share my thoughts on looking to Christ in the chaos. He brings calm in that chaos.#christmas #chaos #silentnight

Christmas time can bring about lots of worry in people's lives. The peace on earth is hard to come by. In the account of that first Christmas Mary certainly had reasons to worry. Circumstances were less than ideal and yet we see a young lady filled with quiet peace. In this episode I share my thoughts on the source of that peace.#christmas #mary #peace #anxiety #worry#podcast #christian

Christmas time can be stressful and difficult when life changes happen. What was once the central part of our celebration might no longer be the reality of life. We need to learn to hold the things of life loosely as a gift or we set ourselves up for discouragement.#christmas #ecclesiastes #change

In this episode I share my warnings about living in the past or the future instead of the present. This can be especially the case at Christmas time because of it's sentimentality and nostalgia. However this can rob us of the joy of the present and what God is doing now.#christmas #nostalgia #trust

Christmas time can be a difficult season for many people mentally and emotionally. The pressures to perform, the expectations to reach, can really weigh upon people. In this episode I share some thoughts about combatting this type of seasonal depression.#christmas #mentalhealth #depression

The Grinch (1966) version has a lot to teach us about Christmas and celebration. Instead of criticizing celebrations, let them point you to the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of the Christ child.#christmas #grinch #christ

Christmas is a time for traditions. In our culture that's obsessed with being young and fresh being traditional gets a bad reputation. However at Christmas time we think about traditions a lot and this is a good thing. Traditions are simply habits that enforce culture and values. What are your traditions enforcing in your life?#christmas #traditions #christianity

I don't put up any Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving and there is a real reason. I don't want to rush into the season but rather sit in the waiting and anticipation of the Advent. In this episode I share some encouragement on how to find space to slow down this Holiday season.#christmas #thanksgiving #holiday #christianity

In Luke 31-32 the Lord Jesus tells Peter of a situation that's happening behind the scenes. Satan is asking to apply pressure, Peter will fail and be restored, and most importantly Jesus prays for Peter. This is a tremendous truth. In our weakness and failures the Lord is praying for us.#christianity #prayer #failure #restoration.

In this episode I share my thoughts on how frustrating it can be when we don't grow spiritually as quickly as we'd like.#christianity #sanctification #victory #sin

In this episode I share my thoughts on the spiritual discipline of journaling. This can be a beneficial way to meditate on Scripture without turning into unhealthy navel gazing, introspection.#christianity #scripture #meditation

In Matthew 16:23 Jesus rebukes Peter because Peter's idea of how God should work wasn't in line with the will of God. Too often we get frustrated that God doesn't work in the way we want. In this episode I share my thoughts and challenge each of us to submit to God's plan.

The Puritans were skilled soul physicians during their time and wrote much about what we would call depression. In this episode, I share my thoughts on a sermon I recently listened to which talked about the Puritan description of depression and its treatments.#christianity #depression #mentalhealth #compassionhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5a3KSxV87S95BaBh6ZoE7h?si=c0WMKktqSaWJA5pbv3Dnrg

Another election and the temptation to be consumed with earthly kingdoms remains. In Colossians 3 the Apostle Paul tells believers to set their minds on things above. When we become focused on things below only heartache and false hope follows.#christianity #hope #election #politics #anxiety

In 1517 Martin Luther posted his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenberg church. This would launch the Protestant Reformation. Luther had boldness because he was anchored to Scripture, what gives you courage in times of fear.#luther #reformation #fear #courage

In this episode I talk about two typical fears we deal with, the fear of the unknown and the fear of the future. In both cases focusing on the character of the Lord is the solution to overcoming fear.#christianity #fear #halloween #autism #faith

In this episode I share my thoughts on the biblical contrast between the fear of the Lord from Proverbs 1:7 and the spirit of fear from 2 Timothy 1:7. One leads to freedom the other to bondage.#christianity #fear #scary #halloween #mentalhealth

When it comes to consumption of scary stuff many Christians are clueless and foolish. These things can desensitize our souls to evil if we aren't careful to guard our lives. In this episode I continue to share how this is a part of spiritual warfare.#christianity #spiritualwar #halloween #horror

We have to keep our spiritual armor in fighting shape because we never know when we'll be in the heat of the battle.#christianity #spiritualwar #depression

Our culture is confused or in denial about evil. This is nowhere more apparent than in the way Disney has changed in their portrayal of villains. What used to be obvious is now either confused or denied. This is symptomatic of a culture that can't recognize wickedness and therefore can't fight it #christianity #wickedness #evil #disney #halloween

In this episode I refer to CS Lewis book "The Screwtape Letters" as a reminder that most spiritual warfare is taking place in the boring and ordinary places of life.#christianity #cslewis #halloween #spiritual #temptation

In this episode I share my thoughts and warnings about Christians exposing themselves to darkness through the entertainment they consume. #Christianity #halloween #spooky #light #darkness